The third "Beekeeping products-honey festival", which was held in Historical-Architectural Museum Complex "Nakhchivangala" lasted for two days, ended on October 21.

On that day results of the competition in the nomination "The best beekeeping products-honey" were announced. Yashar Habibov from Alahli village of Ordubad, Allahverdi Allahverdiyev from Shahbuz, Huseyn Orujov from Babak were in the I, Imran Mammadov from 54th district of Nakhchivan, Hasan Mammadov from Kirna village of Julfa, Fikrat Mammadov from Gunnut village of Sharur were in the II, Fakhraddin Valiyev from Kirna village of Julfa, Habil Abbasov from Tazakand of Kangarli and Mahir Aliyev from Sadarak village of Sadarak region were in the III place.

The winners were awarded diplomas.

The concert program of Song and Dance Ensemble of Nakhchivan State Philharmonic has created a good atmosphere for the participants.

It should be noted that there were 12,985 kilograms extracted honey, 3342 kilograms honeycomb honey, royal jelly, pollen, as well as medical extracts from bee products, wax creams, medicinal herbs, other products by 288 beekeepers from all districts of the autonomous republic at the festival. These products were packed with special items. Various sweets, vodka, wines, boiled juice and syrups made of honey were also offered to the festival participants.

The geographical position, climate and flora of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic gives opportunities for the development of agriculture, especially beekeeping. Therefore, the development of beekeeping is in focus. The importance of beekeeping is not only for the production of precious bee products, but also plays a special role in increasing the employment of the population, the productivity of agricultural crops and the improvement of seed quality. Beekeeping is one of the most exciting, profitable, nutritionally and therapeutically good agricultural sphere in terms of food and treatment. Compared to other spheres of farms, cost of creating bee farms is less, repayment term is short, the economic development opportunities are wider.